This weekend in NYC, celebrate H20 and dragon boats, and get ready to say goodbye to Curious George.

Go
City of Water Day
Governors Island
On the waterfront: free harbor boat tours on historic vessels; a flotilla of rowers and paddlers; plus a children’s fair with live performances, races, a science barge lesson, arts ‘n’ crafts and tree planting.
When: Sat., 7/24, 10am-4pm. Free. (All ages)
Where: Governors Island, citywaterday.org. Other Water Day activities are taking place at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Liberty State Park and the Atlantic Boat Basin.

Hear
Justin Roberts at the Highline Ballroom
Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players are hitting the Highline Ballroom for a summer concert in connection with their latest release, Jungle Gym. Roberts, a heavy hitter on the indie family music scene, has been compared to Buddy Holly and Weezer.
When: Sat., 7/24 at noon. $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Tickets available at highlineballroom.com.
Where: Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St.

Dragon Boat Festival Family Day
Museum of Chinese in America
Michele Wong McSween, author of the popular Gordon and Li Li Mandarin books for kids, will be on hand to teach the six-and-under set a few Mandarin words and sign copies of her books. Dragon boat stories, dragon boat puppet and xiang bao making (a xiang bao is a scented sachet for good health) are also part of the day’s festivities.
When: Sun., 7/25, 10am-5pm. $10 per person. Free for kids under one and MOCA members. Visit mocanyc.org for specific event times.
Where: Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre St. (bet. Howard and Grand Sts., one block north of Canal St.)

See (Last call!)
“Curious George Saves the Day: The Art of Margret and H.A. Rey”
The Jewish Museum
This exhibit will only be at the museum through August 1st, so you have about a week more to catch it. Illustrator H.A. Rey and his wife, Margret, an author and artist, brought Curious George to America 70 years ago. This exhibit chronicles the Reys’ incredible back story: a dramatic escape from the Nazis, their survival and the creation of the world’s most famous monkey. The Jewish Museum’s exhibition features nearly 80 original drawings and watercolors; many of the works are on display for the first time. The exhibition also includes an interactive, touch-screen timeline, preparatory dummy books, a reading room and H.A.’s journals detailing the Reys’ journey to freedom.
When: Runs through 8/1/10. Free with the price of admission.
Where: The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave. at 92nd St., 212-423-3200, thejewishmuseum.org.

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